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SIB 12 10 10: Program control units (DME)

Program control units (DME) on BMW E65/E66 models (2008); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10034267 · May 2010 · also written SI B12 10 10, B121010

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Program control units (DME). DME software error.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 10 10
Also written: SI B12 10 10, B121010, 12 10 10, SIB-12-10-10, SI B121010
NHTSA ID10034267
Document IDs filedSIB-12-10-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models7 Series
Model years2008
ChassisE65, E66
EnginesN62
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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